Franchise Industry Mergers & Acquisitions

New deals are being negotiated and inked every day. Don't miss the news on any deal, whether it's a strategic franchise company merger or an acquisition by a high-rolling private equity firm. Get the scoop on who's buying and who's selling, gain critical insight into trends, and hone in on the opportunities as franchising continues to shake out and adjust to the new economic reality.

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) announced today that it has accepted an offer from Inspire Brands (Owner of Arby's®, Buffalo Wild Wings®, and R Taco®) to sell its 12.3% ownership interest in the company back to Inspire Brands for $450...

Dwyer Franchising, LLC ("Dwyer Group"), one of the world's largest parent companies of home service brands, has announced the acquisition of Mosquito Joe, the leading franchisor in the mosquito control services industry based in Virginia Beach, Va.

Park today announced that he and Michael Staenberg have made a substantial investment and acquired an equity interest in the popular café bakery brand La Boulangerie de San Francisco, founded by acclaimed French baker Pascal Rigo.

Westaff and Remedy Intelligent Staffing New Orleans have joined forces to provide a total industry-leading staffing solution for clients seeking administrative, industrial and technical professionals in metro and greater New Orleans.

Valvoline Inc. announced today that its franchisee, Big River Quality Auto Inc., has acquired a quick lube location in Evansville, Indiana, that is now operating as a Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center.

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the company, controlled by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, which owns and operates the Helly Hansen brands and related businesses.

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